Brian Barber, baseball player, 1995-1999

Brian Barber

Born: 3/4/1973 in Hamilton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-08-12 | Final Game: 1999-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Brian Scott Barber

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Biography

Brian Barber, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 1999. He made his Major League Baseball debut on August 12, 1995, and played until August 1, 1999. During his time in the league, Barber recorded a win-loss record of 5-8 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 6.77. He struck out a total of 59 batters and secured one save, showcasing his role primarily as a starter and occasional reliever. Barber's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more offensive-minded play and the increasing importance of pitching depth. While Barber may not have registered standout statistics, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers during the late 1990s. His journey through the majors illustrated the competitive nature of the sport and the perseverance required to compete at the highest level. Despite his limited time in the spotlight, Barber's experience serves as an example of the many players who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during this era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 8 26 16 0 0 1 93.0 111 70 15 45 59 6.77 0

Career ERA 6.77 vs. league average 4.55 across their career seasons — 48.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1995 STL NL 2 1 9 4 0 0 0 29.3 31 17 16 27 5.22 4.45 (-17%) -
1996 STL NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 4 5 6 1 15.00 — -
1998 KCR AL 2 4 8 8 0 0 0 42.0 45 28 13 24 6.00 4.43 (-35%) -
1999 KCR AL 1 3 8 3 0 0 1 18.7 31 20 10 7 9.64 4.71 (-105%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.125 0.222 0.125 0.347 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 70.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 54.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1995 STL NL 9 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1996 STL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 KCR AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 KCR AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 26 16 2 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 SLN P 9 4 1 1 0 0
1996 SLN P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1998 KCA P 8 8 0 3 0 0
1999 KCA P 8 3 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 26

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 KCA AL $210,000
1998 KCA AL $175,000
1997 SLN NL $155,000
Total Career Earnings $540,000